Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Emily DiDonato

Emily DiDonato was born in New York in 1991. She is #22 on Models.com's Top 50 list, along with #20 in their Money Girls list and ranks #17 in their Sexiest Models list.

Emily is currently signed with IMG Models. Her modeling career started when she signed with Request in 2008, and then was shot in a Glamour magazine editorial. Soon after that, she became the new face of Guess and was modeling for Ralph Lauren. She is also currently holding a contract with Maybelline Cosmetics and has been shot for Victoria's Secret. Emily debuted on the runway in 2009 and since then has walked for Givenchy, Giles, Loewe, and Louis Vuitton.

NYMag notes that Emily is known for her eyes, lips, and legs.

Where may you have seen Emily lately? You know those Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gioia commercials and advertisements - yep, that's her and her piercing eyes. She's also been in Calvin Klein advertisements and has been in editorials in Marie Claire Spain and Elle France within the past few months.

How you can achieve her style:

In this street photo of Emily, she rocks a fur vest, floral shirt, black pants with zipper detail, black heels, and a black satchel.

My finds:

1. Long Gray Mongolian Faux Fur Vest, Etsy, $62.50
2. Billowy Chiffon Floral Top, Charlotte Russe, $19.99
3. JOE'S Jeans Black Zip Jegging, SmartBargains.com, $29.97
4. Sarah-Jayne Mist Heel, Journey's, $19.99
5. Quilted Carry On Black Purse, Ruche, $56.99


Total: $189.84

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Aline Weber

Aline Weber is currently ranked #50 on Models.com's Top 50 list. Aline is from Brazil, and just turned 22 in March.

Aline is signed with Next Modeling Agency and debuted as a model in 2004 where Models.com featured her as the Model of the Week. She then walked the runway for the first time during New York Fashion Week for Jenni Kayne and Tommy Hilfiger. She has also walked the runway for Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo,Yves Saint Laurent, and Givenchy.

Although she has gorgeous blonde hair and bright eyes, NYMag only notes her for her cheekbones, which are also great.

Where else may you have seen Aline lately? She just graced the cover of Vogue Brasil in April 2011, as well as an editorial for American Eagle's 2010 Summer collection.

How you can achieve her style:

In this photo of Aline, she rocks a long, dark trench coat, a black blouse, a maxi shirt in an all-over print, a flower printed skirt, a brown braided belt, and some square-toed black boots, as well as a cigarette and Diet Pepsi.

My finds:

1. Nuage Women's Wool Angora Blend Long Coat, Overstock.com, $80.99
2. Chiffon Peasant Top, Forever 21, $8.50
3. Circle Print Chiffon Maxi Skirt, Papaya Clothing, $24.99
4. Zigi Soho Tellie Boot, DSW, $39.94
5. Thick Braid Front Belt, Love Culture, $8.90
6. Garden Floral Scarf, Forever 21, $8.80

Total: $172.12

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Daria Strokous

Daria Strokous is currently ranked #19 on Models.com's Top 50 list. This Russian beauty will be turning 21 in 2011.

Daria signed with IMG in 2007 where in September of that year, she debuted in the spring Prada and Marni shows in Milan. Since then, she has also appeared walking the runway for Givenchy, Elie Saab, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and Christian Dior. She is now signed with Women.

According to NYMag, Daria is known for her amazing slate blue, grey eyes and her legs.

So where else may you have seen her? She was just in an Allure magazine editorial in February 2011. She was also on the cover of Elle France in May 2011, and in advertisements of  Juicy Couture's S/S 2011. She has also been one of the faces for Dolce & Gabbana, Jill Sander, and Prada.

How you can achieve her style:

In this advertisement for Addiction by Ayako, Daria showcases her bright eyes with a purple shadow on top and a blue on the bottom along with contoured and blushing cheeks with nude lips. To get her look:

  • Evenly apply foundation to your face.
  • Using a bronzer, contour under your cheek bones to achieve a thinner face. Then, apply a light pink or peach blush to your cheek bones.
  • Taking a white eyeshadow or highlighter, highlight the bridge of your nose, and right above your cheekbones for a glowing, dewy effect like Daria has.
  • For the eyes, take a dark lavender or any purple color and apply it to your lid.
  • Then, take a taupe or brown color and apply it to your brow bone and crease. This will help intensify the purple.
  • Then, take a blue eyeshadow and apply under your lower lashes. Don't make it too thick - you don't want to look like a clown!
  • Line your lower water line with a thin application of black eyeliner.
  • Finish the eyes off with mascara. Be sure to go slow - her lashes look very natural; unclumped and lengthy with the right amount of thickness.
  • To get those lips, get a nude lipstick. You could also use foundation or concealer if your lipstick isn't on hand or you just don't have any. Just apply some to your fingers and blot it evenly on your lips until you reach a desired shade.
  • After applying your lipstick or foundation/concealer, apply a nude or clear gloss.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Abbey Lee Kershaw

Abbey Lee Kershaw is currently ranked #5 in Models.com's Top 50 list. This soon-to-be 24-year-old Aussie is also on Models.com's Money Girl's List - ranked as the 21st top paid model.

In 2004, she won the Girlfriend Covergirl Model Search in Australia. Soon after, she started modeling locally and signed with Chic Magazine.

One thing that makes Abbey stand out is her teeth - her front tooth gap is something signature. She is also known for her hair, nose, and tattoos according to NYMag.

So where have you may have seen Abbey lately? Well she has been in cK One advertisements as well as gracing the covers of Vogue Russia and Numero, along with editorials in American Vogue, Vogue Paris, and V Magazine. She has also walked for top designers Alexander McQueen and Givenchy.


How you can achieve her style:




In the April 2011 cover of Vogue Russia, Abbey shows off a brown and black smokey eye, nude lips, and her incredible cheek bones.  Here is how you can get the look:

  • Start off with a matte face. Skip the bronzer and blush.
  • For the eyes, apply a light, copper brown to the inner portion of your lids and along the lower lash line.
  • Then, blend a black shadow on the outer corners and into the center of your lid for a smokey effect.
  • As for eyeliner, apply a very thin line to the upper lash line.
  • Apply a white/cream colored liner to the lower water line for a more open-eyed effect like Abbey has.
  • Finish eyes off with mascara.
  • For nude lips, lightly apply a nude lipstick without gloss.
  • To get amazing cheekbones, take a bronzer or a light brown eyeshadow and apply it just below your cheek bones for a more defined look. Be sure to blend it!

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Chanel Iman

Chanel Iman is currently ranked #31 on Models.com Top 100 list (as of May 19, 2011). Born and raises right here in America, she'll be 21 this December.

In 2006, Chanel won third-place for Ford Models' Supermodel of the Year. Shortly after that she was walking the runway for Anna Sui, Derek Lam, Marc Jacobs, and Proenza Schouler. Some of her other accomplishments includes several editorials and covers of Elle and Vogues of many countries.

Oh, did I mention she's also an angel? Yes, she has been quoted to being a Christian, but she's also a model for Victoria's Secret.

Chanel belongs to IMG Models in NYC and you may have seen her in the latest DKNY Be Delicious fragrance advertisements, or possibly even in March during an editorial for American Vogue.

NYMag reports that she is known for her eyes, legs, name, and smile, meaning that just about everything about her is flawless and worth noting.



How you can achieve her style:


In this photo of Chanel taking time to smile big, she's rocking a leather jacket, black sequin leggings, high heeled booties, thick, chic sunglasses, and a big bag with a chain detail.

My finds:
  1. Sparkle & Fade Faux Leather Hooded Bomber, Urban Outfitters, $98
  2. Round Neck Basic Tee, Forever 21, $6.80
  3. ABS Allen Schwartz Knock Em Dead Allover Sequin Leggings, Zappos.com, $56.99
  4. Report Signature Adam Wedge Bootie, DSW, $119.95
  5. Thick Wayfarer Sunglasses, Wet Seal, $7.50 (or 2 for $10!)
  6. Single Chain Handbag, Love Culture, $33.90



Total: $323.14

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Siri Tollerod

Is anybody else drooling
over her makeup?
Backstage at Christian Dior couture
 July 2010
photo via NYMag
Siri Tollerod is currently ranked #43 on Models.com's Top 50 list (as of May 18, 2011).  This blonde hair, blue eyed beauty was born in August 1988 in Norway.

NYMag reports that she is known for her pout, but don't be fooled - she also has an adorable smile. She signed with Trump Management in 2007 where shortly after she appeared in an editorial with Vogue Italia. Just this year, Siri's accomplishments include becoming the face of Marc Jacobs and has walked the runway for Armani Prive, Chanel, and Valentino in Paris.

She's currently signed with DNA in NYC.

Where else may you have seen her? Siri is the current cover of Vogue Portugal and was featured in Marc Jacobs' Spring/Summer '11 advertisements.

How you can achieve her style:

In a street photo of Siri, she's rocking a military jacket paired with tight, dark washed jeans, leather boots, and a dark, olive green satchel.


My finds:
1. Scholarly Pursuits Jacket, ModCloth, $124.99
2. Fab Stitch Skinny Jeans, Forever 21, $10.50
3. Journee Collection Women's Faux Leather Boots, Overstock, $50.99
4. Casual Cross Body Bag, Love Culture, $31.90



Total cost: $218.38

Monday, May 16, 2011

Barbara Palvin

One of Barbara's Teen Vogue's
Style Rookie pages from March 2011
Barbara Palvin is currently ranked in the Top 50 Women models as #48 (as of May 16, 2011).  I was absolutely shocked to see that this absolutely stunning and gorgeous girl was 2 years younger than me - that's right, she'll be 18 this year.

Barbara was signed in 2009 with IMG Models, and for you fashion lovers out there who aren't so savvy with agencies, IMG Modeling Agency is the new prized contract for the winners of America's Next Top Model.

Barbara was born in Hungary and is known for her eyes and her pout, according to NYMag.

Where may you have seen Barbara? Well, she recently did an editorial in Teen Vogue in March 2011 to kick off some spring trends. She was also just in British Vogue in April 2011 in their Smash Hits editorial, showing off some chic rocker-punk style. She has also walked the runway and done advertisements for Chanel, along with magazine editorials for Vogue Russia, Vogue Paris, Muse Magazine, and Harper's Bazaar - just to name a few.


How you can achieve her style:
In the picture to the right, for Love Magazine's Lipgloss and Cigarettes editorial, Barbara shows off her impeccable pout with some luscious, red lips and naked eyes. To get her look:

  • Apply foundation lightly and evenly and make it matte with a translucent powder. 
  • Be sure to have bold brows, so fill them in with a pencil, or even an eyeshadow, to make them stand out. 
  • For the eyes, skip the eyeshadow and thick liner and go right to the lashes. Get some false lashes and apply them to the outer corners of your eyes for a doe-eyed look. 
  • And, to top it all off with the red lips, carefully line your lips with a red lipliner similar in color to the lipstick you'll be using. 
  • After lining, it's good to fill in your lips with the liner as a base, then apply your lipstick. 
  • After applying your lipstick evenly, blot it with a tissue a couple of times to help stain your lips. Be sure to not make the lipstick too thick and "grandma-like."
  • After one last coat of red lipstick, apply a red or clear gloss on top to really make your lips pop.